Tennessee and the War of 1812

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence

• to defend France against Great Britain

• to limit Britain’s involvement with Central and South America

• to protect American Indian tribes

Why did some Creek Indians side with Great Britain in the War of 1812?

• They opposed America's trade policy with the Cherokee.

• They opposed President Andrew Jackson.

• They opposed U.S. acceptance of Tennessee statehood.

• They opposed American expansion into their territory.

What was the Red Sticks’ role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• They fought against the British forces and their American Indian allies.

• They were the British forces who defended the lower country during the battle.

• They fought against the American forces and their American Indian allies.

• They were the Tennesseans who defended the lower country during the battle.

What was the importance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• It ended the War of 1812.

• It was a big victory for the Creek Indians.

• It was a big victory for the British.

• It ended the Creek War.

What was Andrew Jackson’s role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• He was the U.S. president and ordered Americans to fight.

• He was the leader of the American troops.

• He was the U.S. president and ordered the Creek Indians to fight.

• He was the leader of the Red Sticks.

How did the Tennessee Volunteers earn their nickname?

• They volunteered to defend Great Britain in Tennessee.

• They volunteered to fight the White Sticks in Tennessee.

• They were always willing to volunteer their services in any worthy war.

• They were always willing to volunteer their services to help injured soldiers.

How did the Treaty of Fort Jackson affect the Creek Nation?

• They ceded 23 million acres of land to the United States government.

• They agreed to stay in Tennessee and fight for the United States in the War of 1812.

• They agreed to leave Tennessee since they fought for Great Britain in the War of 1812.

• They gained 23 million acres of land from the United States government.

How did the War of 1812 affect Andrew Jackson?

• He became a national hero and that helped him get elected as U.S. president later.

• He was the U.S. president during the war, and he was blamed for the United States loss.

• He was the U.S. president during the war, and he was praised for the American victory.

• He became a national hero and that helped him be promoted from captain to colonel later.